iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Cryptic Glasgow @crypticglasgow.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

💫 Immerse your senses in a swirl of healing, energising light projections 💫 Wearing headphones and a light emitting garment, come and experience This Is My Heart (Ceci est Mon Coeur), by BLIESBRO, for yourself at Offline Glasgow for Sonica 2026 🌌 sonic-a.co.uk/events/ceci-...

000

Cryptic Glasgow @crypticglasgow.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

🔸 Sonica volunteer opportunity🔸 Join the Sonica 2026 Volunteer Team and be part of Glasgow’s award-winning audiovisual arts festival! Gain valuable skills, experience & connections, all while enjoying a memorable festival experience. Please share among your networks! sonic-a.co.uk/about/volunt...

sonic-a.co.uk

Volunteer - Sonica

Sonica 2026 is coming to Glasgow from 24 September – 4 October 2026, and we’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our team and help bring this ambitious festival to life! Presented by Cryptic...

000

Cryptic Glasgow @crypticglasgow.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

📣 Closing tomorrow! Work with us: Immersive Arts Producer - Scotland This role is one of six nation-based Producers working across the UK-wide Immersive Arts programme @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social Deadline: Friday 19 Jun Contract: Full time, Fixed Term Contract www.cryptic.org.uk/available-op...

cryptic.org.uk

Work with us: Immersive Arts Producer - Scotland - Cryptic

This role is one of six nation-based Producers working across the UK-wide Immersive Arts programme. Based at Cryptic in Glasgow, you will support artists predominantly in Scotland to explore, experime...

000

Cryptic Glasgow @crypticglasgow.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Our next Cryptic Nights! An audiovisual performance where lyrics are heard, seen and experienced in motion ⚡️ Cryptic Nights: threes // tues. x moventia EXIT Glasgow // Wednesday 17 June, 7pm Tickets £5 >>> www.cryptic.org.uk/whatson/cryp... Poster design: Lois Paton Stay curious… #CrypticNights

000

Reposted by Cryptic Glasgow

The Skinny @theskinnymag.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Sonica is back with another gloriously unpredictable lineup of music and art across Glasgow this Autumn, from mansion house takeovers to shopping centre art installations – details via @jamiedunnesq.bsky.social www.theskinny.co.uk/festivals/uk... @crypticglasgow.bsky.social

theskinny.co.uk

Sonica 2026: Glasgow

The Sonica lineup includes a Rachel Maclean installation at Buchanan Galleries, a Pollok House takeover and new performances from BLIESBRO, SHHE, Auntie Flo, Konx-om-Pax, Suzanne Ciani and more.

011

Reposted by Cryptic Glasgow

Jules Rawlinson @julesrawlinson.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

I've been part of @crypticglasgow.bsky.social Cryptic Nights programme twice. Really helpful and rewarding experience both times!

064

Cryptic Glasgow @crypticglasgow.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

📢 The Cryptic Nights Open Call 2026 is now LIVE. We want to hear from emerging Scottish based artists combining original sound or music with performance, installation, screen-based art or technology. 🗓 Deadline: 9:00am, Mon 13 Oct 2025 🔗https://www.cryptic.org.uk/cryptic-nights-2026-open-call/

Promotional poster for Cryptic Nights Open Call 2026. Large bold white text on a vibrant pink, purple, and orange abstract background reads: ‘Cryptic Nights Open Call 2026. Deadline: 9am, Mon 13 Oct 2025.’ Logos for Creative Scotland, PRS Foundation, Talent Development Network, PPL, and CCA: Centre for Contemporary Arts appear along the bottom.

000

Reposted by Cryptic Glasgow

Royal Philharmonic Society @royalphilsoc.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

'@crypticglasgow.bsky.social are accepting applications to be part of the 2026 Sonica festival. Applications close midday on Monday 25 August. To find out more, you can visit their website and join their information sessions, online on 23 July and in-person on 25 July.

112

Cryptic Glasgow @crypticglasgow.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

🚨 Sonica Glasgow 2026 Open Call – Info Sessions! sonic-a.co.uk/sonica-open-... 💻 Online: Wed 23 July, 14:00–15:00 (via Zoom) 📍 In person: Thu 25 July, 14:00–15:00 (Glasgow, location TBC) 📧 RSVP to crypticprojects@gmail.com with your preferred session.

Drop-in Q&A sessions:

23 July, 14:00–15:00. Zoom online session

25 July, 14:00–15:00 in person in Glasgow. Location tbc.

RSVP to crypticprojects@gmail.com

000

Reposted by Cryptic Glasgow

Immersive Arts UK @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

The final round of Immersive Arts funding is now open! UK-based artists can apply for £5k, £20k or £50k to develop work with immersive tech. Open until Mon 29 Sep 2025. This is the last open call—apply now. immersivearts.uk/news/the-final-round-of-immersive-arts-funding-is-now-open

A blue backgound with an image if immersive work called the Hum, texts reads, 'Are you and an artist based in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, or England?

1139

Cryptic Glasgow @crypticglasgow.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Sonica Open Call 2026🎉Applications now open! We're looking for UK & Ireland-based artists working in: 🔊 Sonic installations 🎥 AV performance 💻 Real-time visuals 🗓 Deadline: 25 Aug 2025 Apply now: sonic-a.co.uk/sonica-open-...

For UK & Ireland-based artists working in: Sonic installations Audio-visual performances Real-time visuals for performance. Apply at sonic-a.co.uk/sonica-open-call-2026 Drop-in Q&A sessions: 16 and 25 July at 14:00 RSVP to crypticprojects@gmail.com Accessibility Support Available: Video/audio/Word doc applications accepted Deadline extensions for access needs.

099

Cryptic Glasgow @crypticglasgow.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

Exciting Opportunity: @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social Producer at Crossover Labs! 🎨 🌍 Location: Remote, with option for hybrid working 📅 Deadline: 17:00 Wednesday 23 July More info + how to apply here: xolabs.co.uk/jobs

xolabs.co.uk

XO LABS — Jobs - Crossover Labs

XO LABS Website

012

Reposted by Cryptic Glasgow

Immersive Arts UK @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

We are pleased to announce that the next round of funding will go live in July and will be open for apps until the end of Sep 25. Awards will be announced in Jan 26, with funded projects starting in Feb 26. Read more: immersivearts.uk/news/updates-on-the-next-funding-round-opening-july-2025

A coral coloured character hangs upside down and peers across the screen. Underneath them it's a bright sunny day in Bristol with loads of colourful houses and trees.

056

Cryptic Glasgow @crypticglasgow.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

It’s the final day of THE BIG THING @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social!💫 So many inspiring talks, ideas + conversations. Well done Tom Millen @crossoverlabs + the whole team for curating such a thoughtful + energising programme. Plenty more to come today, our minds are still being fed!

A woman presenting to an audience of people

An art installation featuring two fluffy clouds

001

Cryptic Glasgow @crypticglasgow.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

We are on our way to Bradford for @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social first annual showcase: THE BIG THING!🎉 Excited to connect with our fellow partners, the incredible Immersive Arts team and the brilliant artists and speakers bringing this event to life.

The Big Thing June 9,10 and 11 June Bradford England

041

Cryptic Glasgow @crypticglasgow.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Sonica’s back at the @edfringe.bsky.social with something cosmic: MŮO by Lomond Campbell – a bold new work turning space radiation into sound + visuals using muon detector tech (!). 🎧🎟️ Live shows: Aug 1, 3–7, 14, 19, 23 @ 6pm 🎛️ Free installation: Aug 8–25, 11am–5pm sonic-a.co.uk/events/muo-l...

MUO LIVE LOMOND CAMPBELL 1-23 AUGUST 6PM £10/£8 THE FRENCH INSTITUTE EDINBURGH

020

Reposted by Cryptic Glasgow

Immersive Arts UK @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Join our artist-Led workshops curated by @factliverpool.bsky.social on Wed 11 June. - Creative Microphone Listening with Mali Draper - Blender AR workflow with Greg Herbert - An introduction to Dynamic VFX in Unity with Dongni Liang Reserve your spot: thebigthing.eventive.org/schedule

012

Cryptic Glasgow @crypticglasgow.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

@immersiveartsuk.bsky.social THE BIG THING comes to Bradford from Mon 9 - Wed 11 June! Bringing together artists, creatives, researchers, and technologists from across the UK and beyond. Full schedule + tickets: immersivearts.uk/events/the-b...

immersivearts.uk

The Big Thing - Immersive Arts

A brand new funding and support programme for UK-based artists, designed to help them develop their art by using immersive technologies. Apply now.

001

Cryptic Glasgow @crypticglasgow.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

A fantastic night at the Scottish Event Awards 2025 at the Edinburgh Corn Exchange 🎉 Congratulations to all the winners and our friends at @findhornbayarts.bsky.social who won Best Large Festival! #TheScottishEventAwards #SonicaGlasgow

4 women standing side by side in black dresses.

Two women holding cocktails and standing in front of a wall of logos.

000

Cryptic Glasgow @crypticglasgow.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

83 projects – including 15 based in Scotland – have been awarded nearly £1.2 million in the first round of @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social funding and Cryptic is proud to be a key partner in this bold national programme🎉 Check out the selected projects here: immersivearts.uk/projects/

A town of white buildings covered in fairy lights. There is mist coming over the hills

A person speaking into a microphone and sitting behind the laptop. The are wearing a cap.

000

Cryptic Glasgow @crypticglasgow.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Studio scenes in Stornoway 🌞 Here’s a sneak peek inside Robbie Thomson’s studio as he gears up for his electrifying performance of XFRMR this Saturday at @anlanntair.bsky.social ⚡ 📅 Saturday 12 April 2025 ⏰ 20:00 🎟️ Tickets: £10 sonic-a.co.uk/events/sonic...

The inside of an artists studio. The walls are metal and the ground is stone. There is a large metal cage in the centre of the floor.

Robbie Thomsons XFRMR. The image features a close up of the cage.

The inside of an artists studio. The walls are metal and the ground is stone. There is a large metal cage in the centre of the floor. There is a laptop with mixing software on the screen.

011

Cryptic Glasgow @crypticglasgow.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

We're hiring📣 Cryptic is looking for a Development Manager to join our small passionate team in Glasgow ✨ 📅 Deadline: Monday 19 May at noon. Full employment pack and application details: www.cryptic.org.uk/available-op...

000

Cryptic Glasgow @crypticglasgow.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Join multimedia artist Konx.om.Pax for a beginner friendly @touchdesigner.bsky.social workshop exploring the exciting world of generative audiovisual art💡 www.cryptic.org.uk/whatson/cryp... 📆Date: Thursday 17 April ⏰Time: 18:00-21:00 📍Venue: CCA Glasgow (Club Room) 🎫 Tickets: £45 + booking fee

cryptic.org.uk

Cryptic Presents: TouchDesigner Workshop with Konx-om-Pax - Cryptic

Join Glasgow-based multimedia artist Konx-om-Pax for a beginner-friendly workshop exploring the exciting world of generative audiovisual art. Using TouchDesigner and Ableton Live, you’ll learn how to ...

010

Cryptic Glasgow @crypticglasgow.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Big congratulations to Cryptic Artist SHHE on receiving support from @prsfoundation.bsky.social through their Open Fund for Music Creators 🚀 More info➡️https://prsfoundation.com/grantees/shhe-open-fund-for-music-creators/

OPEN FUND FOR MUSIC CREATORS: SHHE PRS Foundation. A portrait of SHHE with a red filter over the image.

010

Reposted by Cryptic Glasgow

Immersive Arts UK @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Join us in Bradford, 9-11 June for our 1st annual event The Big Thing! Bringing together artists, creatives, researchers, and technologists from across the UK. Early bird tickets on sale until Fri 21 Apr 2025. www.immersivearts.uk/events/the-big-thing

An image with a bright blue background featuring bold white text that reads 'THE BIG THING.' To the right, a barrel-shaped character stands next to additional text announcing 'The Big Thing, 9-11 June 2025.

088

Reposted by Cryptic Glasgow

Immersive Arts UK @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Something BIG is happening Tues 10 - Wed 11 June 2025 Our first annual event The Big Thing will take place in Bradford, City of Culture bringing together artists, creatives, researchers and technologists from across the UK. Mark your calendars, we will be announcing when tickets are on sale soon!

0134